Colorado Boat Center is excited to announce the fourth annual Barletta Owners Regatta, scheduled for July 29th at Horsetooth Reservoir in Fort Collins. This event for owners of Barletta Pontoons has become one of our favorite summer events. As in past years, we’ll begin with a Barletta boat parade around the reservoir, followed by a […]
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TYPES OF ENGINES
OUTBOARDOutboard engines are mounted on the transom of the boat. The steering of outboards can be controlled by a hand tiller or a steering wheel, which moves the entire engine when steering is adjusted. In the past, outboards were typically two-stroke engines, but manufacturers have since switched to four-stroke engines. Two-stroke engines require oil to […]
ADDITIONAL TERMINOLOGY
Here are some additional terms that boaters should be familiar with before operating a boat: AFT – near or at the stern of the boat.BEAM – the width of a boat, also the direction at right angles to the centerline of a vessel.BILGE – the lowest point of a boat’s interior hull.DRAFT – the vertical […]
BOAT TERMINOLOGY
Specific terms are used to describe the various parts of a boat. Each end and side of the boat, its length and width, and its accessories have specific terms. Every boater should be familiar with the following terms before operating a boat.
IT’S TIME FOR THAT BOAT
Discover Boating presents, “It’s Time for That Boat – Fishing with Grandpa”
DOGS NEED WEEKENDS TOO
A remix of an ad done by “Discover Boating”. Let’s all just have a great time, shall we? indigestible.nightwares.com
GOOD RUN
A short movie about how important boats can be in someones life. Go to DiscoverBoating.com to find out more information!
AVID BOATER
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WAKEBOARD INSTRUCTION: TRIPPING A TANTRUM
Check out our website: http://www.learnwake.com/?ref=youtube This video shows you the proper approach edge and take-off for a Tantrum.
WAKEBOARD INSTRUCTION: FRONT FLIP
Check out our website: http://www.learnwake.com/?ref=youtube In this video we breakdown and analyze a heelside front flip video clip. We show the basic principles of the trick with the clip showing the proper techniques for approach, take-off, and more.
PREVENTING MUSSELS AND INVASIVE SPECIES
Public Service Announcement to prevent destructive the spread of zebra and quagga mussels, as well as other dangerous aquatic species, to Lake Tahoe. Devastating species of mussels have crossed the Rocky Mountains traveling on boats and trailers. Their destructive spread threatens boats and Lake Tahoe’s pristine waters. Expect mandatory boat inspections at all public boat […]
BASIC MAINTENANCE
What are basic boat maintenance tips? Keith, the “Boating Guy,” answers your questions!
WHAT DO I NEED TO GO FISHING
What types of gear and equiptment do I need to fish effectively and safely?
Are You a Frequent Floater?
Our Frequent Flyer program is our Customer Rewards Program.
Every time you make a purchase at our dealership you will instantly receive Loyalty Rewards Points which can be used to purchase store Gift Certificates!Our Loyalty Rewards program is completely automated and does not require you to carry a Loyalty Card or fill-out any application forms. Once you make a purchase at our dealership, you will instantly receive an e-mail informing you of all the points you earned and how to redeem those points for a store Gift Certificate.
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